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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
The IFFI provides the scope to explore the ‘Unexplored Manipur’
Manipur State film development Society showcases the potential of Manipur state as film-making destination
#IFFIWood, 24 November 2022
‘Manipur Unexplored’, the state pavilion of Manipur government at the 53rd IFFI is attracting the film-makers, actors, directors and producers to shoot films in the state. Many filmmakers are visiting the state pavilion for queries regarding the facilities that the picturesque state would provide to them.
This year the IIFI also celebrates the golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema. On 9th April of 1972, the first Manipuri feature film, Matamgi Manipur was released. It was directed by Debkumar Bose. The journey of five decades of Manipuri cinema has been astounding and courageous, considering the resource-crunch, absence of investment on required technology and the lack of outreach mechanism to effectively reach to the audiences.
For the first time in at IFFI, to promote the film industry in the states, several state governments have installed their pavilion at the Film Bazaar. States such as Bihar, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Puducherry have installed their respective pavilion.
The theme of the Manipur pavilion is ‘Manipur Unexplored’, it has been managed mainly by the Manipur State film development Society. It calls out the budding filmmakers to explore the historical, archaeological, cultural and natural heritage of ‘the land of jewel’, Manipur. The aim is to attract film-makers and develop the state as preferable film-making destination.
The pavilion showcases natural beauty such as the Loktak Lake and the Keibul Lamjao National Park which is the only floating national park in the world. The pavilion also exhibits cultural wonders such as the Ima Market which is the only market in the world run entirely by women.
Sunzu Bachaspatimayum, Secretary, Manipur State Film Development Society highlighted that the Manipuri culture has rich tradition of story-telling. He cited the example of ‘Khongjom Parva’ which is the century old ballad singing tradition.
In 2020, the government of Manipur has come up with the state film-making policy. The policy, among other things, aims to incorporate the interest of the local people and stakeholders in the film-making process.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | P.Gaur/Sumit/Piyush/Darshana | IFFI 53 - 96
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Union Education Minister and Union Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program tomorrow
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda will jointly launch the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ for 50,000 School Teachers on 16th July 2021.
The innovative and one of its kind training program for School Teachers , it aims at training 50,000 school teachers on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, IPR, Design Thinking, Product development, Idea generation etc.
The program has been designed by Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education and AICTE for School Teachers based on its “Innovation Ambassador Training Program for Higher Educational Institution’s faculty members”. The training will be delivered in online mode only.
Click the link to see the programme: https://youtu.be/RUIf3TE7OfU
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Climate finance cannot continue at the levels decided in 2009;should be at least USD 1 trillion : Shri Bhupender Yadav
Calling upon the LMDC countries to work closely to protect the interests of developing countries, Union Minister for Environment,Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav urged that climate finance cannot continue at the levels decided in 2009. It should be at least USD 1 trillion to meet with the goals of addressing climate change.
The Environment Minister was speaking at the Ministerial meeting of the Like-Minded Developing Countries  held on 2nd November 2021 on the sidelines of COP 26 in Glasgow. The meeting was presided by the Bolivian President Mr. Luis Alberto Arce Catacora. The participating countries in the meeting included India, China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Underlining the unity and strength of LMDC as fundamental in the UNFCCC negotiations to preserve the interest of the Global South in fight against climate change, Shri Yadav highlighted that recognition of the current challenges being faced by developing countries required intensified multilateral cooperation, not intensified global economic and geopolitical competition and trade wars.
The Environment minister underscored that under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, India is working on ambitious climate actions in line with sustainable development priorities. He requested the LMDC members to join hands with India to support the global initiatives it has pioneered, including the International solar Alliance , Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure  and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition . The Minister also appreciated the efforts of the Third World Network  for its support to LMDC, and expressed the need to ensure resources to TWN.
Shri Yadav called upon the LMDC countries to work closely to protect the interests of developing countries, including the need to ensure a balanced out come with equal treatment to all agenda items including finance, adaptation, market mechanisms, response measures, and decisions on delivery of transfer of environment friendly technologies.
The countries collectively underscored that it needs to be ensured that the voices of the LMDC countries are heard loud and clear. The outcomes of COP 26 must respect the fundamental principles of Convention, including equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities . The developed countries must provide means of implementation to developing countries in terms of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building. They highlighted about the empty promises of the developed countries and inability to deliver the USD 100 billion per year by 2020. They also called upon the speedy finalization of the Paris Rulebook.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Fisheries continues disposal of pending matters under Special Campaign 2.0
15 sites identified for cleanliness drive under Department of Fisheries
Special Campaign for disposal of pending matters 2.0  is organised with the aim of record management, cleanliness , and office scrap disposal easing of rules/processes freeing of space. Activities are thus being carried out by Department of Fisheries , its autonomous bodies namely Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act  and National Fisheries Development Board  and its institutions namely National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training , Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training , Fishery Survey of India  and Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries  under its guidance. 15 Sites have been identified with Subordinates and attached offices for cleaning drive under DoF .
During the pre-preparatory phase , the officers/officials of this Department and its subordinate offices were sensitized and mobilized as the Campaign focuses on the field offices at urban and sub urban locations. For the Campaign, pendency in identified categories were identified and finalized for the Campaign sites such as scraps and redundant materials to be identified for their disposal as per the laid down procedures etc.
DoF  has been proactively participating in the campaign through various activities. The progress of the campaign is being documented in "pre and post scenario" through high resolution photographs. All Subordinates and attached offices have been instructed to share pictures/videos on the social media platform while tagging Department of Fisheries, DARPG, Swachhata Campaign 2.0 etc.
Regional offices of DoF too have aligned to push the campaign forward. Inspection/Visit to all the Sections/Division/Hall/ Record Room of DoF and sites of Subordinate & attached offices in various Coastal parts of nation are being undertaken. During the campaign period, the Minister of State  Dr L Murugan visited two sites on 21st October 2022 at the zonal offices at Chennai and reviewed the progress in a holistic manner. Secretary  Shri Jatindra Nath Swain  visited two sites on 20th Oct 2022 in Vizag for inspection of progress and achievements made by FSI and CIFNET zonal offices at Vizag during the ongoing Campaign.
Banner and Standee regarding “Special Campaign 2.0” are being displayed on corridors to create awareness.
Under the "Special Campaign 2.0", disposal of the pending VIP differences and approvals of project proposals under schemes/programmes of the Department have been expedited. Target and achievement and Pictures of Activities  are being uploaded by the Department on the SCDPM Portal of DARPG on daily basis.
Employees cleaning quarters' back side of NFDB office premise
During the campaign, remarkable progress has been visualised in reduction of public grievances, VIP references, record management, physical cleaning of the premises for beautification and space generation.
Ministry of Culture
The first G20 Working Group  meeting of Culture will begin from tomorrow at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Four working group sessions with participation from member countries and international organisations are planned the meet
The first G20 Working Group  meeting of Culture will begin from tomorrow at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The Meeting is scheduled to be organised from 22nd to 25th February.
Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER Shri G.K Reddy; Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Minister of State for Culture Smt Meenakshi Lekhi will inaugurate an exhibition titled “Redress: Return of Treasures” at the Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre  tomorrow.
On their arrival at the Khajuraho Airport, the delegates will be welcomed with folk performances - Badhai and Rai. The delegates will be provided traditional arts and cultural experiences and will participate in DIY activities like papier mache, block printing, henna art during the meeting.
On the first day of the meeting Padam Shri Mr. Nek Ram known as the Millet man has been invited to celebrate the International Year of Millets  2023.
On the following days of the meeting cultural programs will be organised including the Khajuraho Dance Festival Cultural performances. The delegates will also visit the Western Group of Temples, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They will also be taken to Panna Tiger Reserve. More than 125 delegates will attend the meeting.
During the meet four working group sessions are planned at Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre, in which G20 member states, international organisations along with officials from Ministry of Culture will participate. The inaugural session will be addressed by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Minister of State for Culture Smt Meenakshi Lekhi. Secretary, Culture Shri Govind Mohan will chair the session. In the session, remarks by Troika  will also be presented.
Briefing the media today in Chattarpur near Khajuraho Joint secretary Ms Lily Pandeya said that four Culture Working Group meetings at Khajuraho, Hampi, Bhubneshwar, Varanasi are being organised under India’s G20 presidency . The theme of G20 this year is “Vasudev Kutumbakam”- One Earth · One Family · One Future’.
Ministry of Law and Justice
High-Level Committee relating to holding of simultaneous elections in the country holds preliminary meeting
The High-Level Committee constituted recently vide notification dated 2nd September 2023 to examine the issue relating to holding of simultaneous elections in the country and make recommendations thereon held its preliminary meeting here today under the chairmanship of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Former President of India. Shri Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State  Ministry of Law and Justice, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha, Shri N. K. Singh, former Chairman, 15th Finance Commission, Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, former Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Shri Sanjay Kothari, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner attended the meeting. Shri Harish Salve, Senior Advocate joined the meeting virtually. Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Leader of single largest party in Opposition, Lok Sabha was not present in the meeting.
Welcoming the Members of the High-Level Committee, the Chairman of the Committee Shri Ram Nath Kovind outlined the agenda of the meeting.
Outlining the modalities of working of the Committee, the Committee decided to invite recognised National Political Parties, Political Parties having Government in States, Political Parties having their representatives in Parliament, other recognised State Political Parties for seeking suggestions/view points on the issue of simultaneous elections in the country. In addition, the Committee will also invite Law Commission of India to make their suggestions/view points on the issue of simultaneous elections in the country.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.
PIB Headquarters
Vice President condoles the death of former TN Minister, Shri K Anbazhagan
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today expressed his profound grief over the passing away of the former Tamil Nadu minister, veteran of Dravidian movement and DMK General Secretary, Shri K. Anbazhagan in Chennai.
In a condolence message, Shri Naidu said Shri Anbazhagan was known for his erudition and had served with distinction as Social Welfare, Education and Finance Minister. He always strove for the uplift of the downtrodden sections.
The Vice President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.
Ministry of Defence
Surya Kiran Aircraft Crash
Today morning around 1150 hrs, two Hawk aircraft of Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team crashed close to Yelahanka Air Force base. These aircraft were carrying out practice for the forthcoming Aero India 2019 air show. Out of the three aircrew of the aircraft, WgCdr VT Shelke and SqnLdr TJ Singh ejected. However, Wg Cdr Sahil Gandhi sustained fatal injuries. The two aircrew have been airlifted toAir Force Command Hospital, Bengaluru. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident.
Ministry of Defence
Budget Allocated for Defence Products Manufactured in the Country
Indigenously manufactured equipments are procured to the maximum extent possible, keeping in view the requirement of operational preparedness.
The percentage of Contracts to Indian Vendors has increased from 39.06% in 2015-16 to 75.03% in 2019-20. 

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2015-16
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20 
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Details of Contract to Indian vendors
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18705.54
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13429.91
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33335.84
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30171.15
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43395.59
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Total contracts
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47877.29
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94559.53
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40690.97
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80413.56
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57834.89
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri K. J. Alphons in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Allocated funds for imparting of skill development training to the unemployed youth in the country
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana , Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan  for Skill Development and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme  under Skill India Mission, .
Under PMKVY 2.0 , since inception, funds amounting to Rs. 7115 Cr.  have been sanctioned, till Jan’21, to implementing agencies for the implementation of the scheme. PMKVY 2.0  has two component namely Centrally Sponsored Centrally Managed  and Centrally Sponsored State Managed . There is a provision of State-wise funds allocation under CSSM component of the PMKVY 2.0 . The scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan  is being implemented through its institutional framework in the country with the objective to improve the occupational skills and technical knowledge of the non/neo literate. Further, government launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme  which makes special efforts to reach maximum number of establishments including MSMEs with an objective to promote apprenticeship training and to increase the engagement of apprentices. The State-wise details of funds disbursed under CSSM-PMKVY 2.0 , JSS and NAPS is given at column  of Annexure.The State-wise number of candidates benefitted under PMKVY 2.0  , JSS and NAPS, is given at column  of Annexure.
Under PMKVY 2.0 , there is a target to train one crore youth of the country. As on 19.01.2021, 1.07 Cr. candidates have been trained / oriented across the country. Further, modified demand driven scheme PMKVY i.e. PMKVY 3.0  has been launched on 15.01.2021 with an objective to train 8 lakh candidates across the country.This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Raj Kumar Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds electrification of 100% broad gauge rail routes of Uttarakhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the electrification of 100% broad gauge rail routes of Uttarakhand.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informing about the electrification of 100% broad gauge rail routes of Uttarakhand, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Encouraging outcome! This will benefit Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand and further enhance tourism.”
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
5.84 crore Connections Provided Under PMUY
As on 10.12.2018, Oil Marketing Companies  have released more than 5.84 crore LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana  since inception of the Scheme. Under the PMUY Scheme a deposit free LPG connection is provided to the woman member of a BPL family with cash assistance up to₹ 1600 per connection. Till date, the Government has released ₹ 7680 crore to OMCs in lieu of release of LPG connections under PMUY.
Details of average subsidy per cylinder on domestic LPG during the year 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19  are as under –
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19 
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Average Subsidy 
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₹ 108.78
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₹ 173.41
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₹ 219.12
The following steps have been taken by OMCs to encourage the LPG usage among the PMUY beneficiaries –
 OMCs conduct Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat.
 OMCs have deferred the recovery of subsidy amount from beneficiaries.
 PMUY beneficiaries have been offered swap facility i.e. to avail small package 5 kg refill against 14.2 kg refill as per their requirement.
 Use of print and electronic media for enhancing awareness among PMUY customers.
This information was given by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.18% GS 2024’, Auction for Sale  of ‘New GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.16% GS 2050’
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.18 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of ` 12,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘New Government Stock, 2034’ for a notified amount of ` 11,000 crore  through yield based auction, and  ‘7.16 per cent Government Stock, 2050’ for a notified amount of ` 7,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ` 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 29, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on May 29, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on May 29, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on June 01, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Initiatives of Government of India to Promote Farm Mechanization
Agricultural mechanization is crucial in agriculture sector as it contributes towards improving the efficiency and effectivity of the inputs used in the crop production thereby also increasing the productivity of crops. This also reduces drudgery associated with various farm operations.
Taking into consideration the above, to boost the farm mechanization in the country, a special dedicated scheme ‘Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization ’ has been introduced by Government of India in 2014-15. The scheme aims at ‘reaching the unreached’ by making farm machines accessible and affordable for the small and marginal farmers  through establishment of Custom Hiring Centers , creating Hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipment and Farm Machinery Banks. Distribution of various subsidized agricultural equipment and machines to individual farmer is also one of the activities under the scheme. Purchasing of farm machines for SMFs is not financially feasible therefore custom hiring institution provide for hiring option of machines to SMFs. Creating awareness among stakeholders through demonstration of machine operations and skill development of farmers and youth and others are also the components of SMAM. The performance testing and certification of machines at designated testing centers located all over the country are ensuring farm machinery qualitatively, effectively and efficiently.
During 2014-15 to 2020-21, a sum of Rs.4556.93 crores of funds have been released under the scheme to the States and other implementing institutions. As of now, more than 13 lakh agricultural machines have been distributed and more than 27.5 thousand Custom Hiring Institutions established. For 2021-22 Rs. 1050 crore budget has been allocated for SMAM which is more than the previous year.
The programs and schemes of GOI on farm mechanization have resulted in progressive increase in the availability of farm power per unit area for performing various agricultural operations. The farm power availability has increased from 2.02 kw/ha in 2016-17 to 2.49 kw/ha in 2018-19. There has been significant increase in adoption of agriculture machines over a period of time which has found expression in the phenomenal expansion of cropped area, cropping intensity and the country’s agricultural production.